Who We Are

Rev. Brandon Glenn Sayles, Sr. was born in Des Moines, Iowa. He is a proud graduate of Des Moines East High School. Rev. Sayles is a small business owner who loves working in the IT field. He enjoys studying history and politics in his spare time. Rev. Sayles was raised in church at King of Kings Missionary Baptist Church in Des Moines, Iowa and spent much of his youth with his grandparents Deacon Glenn & Darlene Sayles. His father Pastor William E. Smith, Sr. was influential in Rev. Sayles spiritual growth and decision to accept his calling into the ministry. Rev. Sayles was licensed to preach under Pastor Harrold Davis in January of 2012. Rev. Sayles joined Friendship Baptist Church in Ames, Iowa in 2013 under the leadership & spiritual covering of Pastor Ward. Rev. Sayles was relicensed and ordained by Pastor Ward and has been at FBC for almost 13 years as a servant leader. Rev. Sayles was voted in as Interim Pastor of Friendship Baptist Church on March 15th, 2026, after Pastor Ward was called to another church and is serving in that capacity currently.

He is enjoys spending time with his wife & love of his life Amber Sayles and their 8 children! Rev. Sayles guiding scripture is: Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the Lord unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord of hosts. Zechariah 4:6 

Email: seniorpastor@fbc-ames.com